Social Circle: What’s your Halloween costume?
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Try this fun self-quiz to find out your dominant Communication Style. Afterwards read in regards to the dissimilar styles and reflect on how you may work with others of a dissimilar style. Choose the number of the statement that most closely resembles you: 1. At a big social gathering, you are most likely to: a. interact with a good deal of dissimilar people, strangers included. b. talk one-on-one for the most part with humans you already know. c. use the probability to make primary contacts. d. leave as soon as it is polite to do so. 2. When you original arrive at a meeting you are usually… a. …a bit late, and undertake to sneak in the back without being noticed. b. …purposely a bit late, you like to get there when things have started happening already. c. …arrive right on time and feel raring if the meeting starts late. d. …arrive early so that you may be ready and organized when the meeting starts. 3. If you were widely known and esteemed in your field, which career would most suit you? a. Movie star b. Head of a company c. Inventor d. Humanitarian 4. What style of amusement do you most get enjoyment from watching? a. Something warm and friendly. b. Something quirky and intellectual. c. Something political or satirical. d. Something wild, outrageous and/or fun. 5. Of these four personality traits, you consider your firmest to be: a. Compassion b. Assertiveness c. Imagination d. Persistence 6. The statement that most almost describes you is: a. Sensible and frugal. b. Rational and quick-witted. c. Sensitive and reliable. d. Creative and fiery. 7. Which appeals to you the most? a. Taking action on a calculated risk. b. Creating symmetrical humane relationships. c. Discovering the mystery behind a complex mystery. d. Going to an stimulating social event. 8. Which rules you more? a. Your heart b. Your head c. Your wallet d. Your libido 9. New and non-routine fundamental interaction with others: a. …usually stimulates and energize you. b. …revitalizes you, if you have a special connection with an individual in the process. c. …taxes your reserves, and you aren’t affrighted to let persons know it. d. …taxes your reserves, so you quietly slip away when no one is watching. 10. When doing group projects, which part of the routine is most important to you? a. Creating relationships with people. b. Sorting out who is playing what role in the project. c. Organizing the way the project is done. d. Making sure the procedure of doing it is fun and exciting. 11. If you of a sudden have a heap of spare time on a weekend, what you ordinarily most WANT to do is: a. …contact assorted friends and see if there is something fun going on. b. …have numerous quality time with one or a just a few people. c. …get a number of essential things done on your TO DO list. d. …focus your energy on one specific sparetime activity or project. 12. You want to buy a particular gift for a new friend that you don’t recognise very well. You are most likely to: a. Buy the initial thing you see that you intuitively think they would like. b. Carefully find just the right thing, after much comparison-shopping. c. Buy the same particular gift you always buy for special people. d. Get someone else to buy the gift, or just give your friend a good deal of money. 13. Which description most fits you? a. Hard working and ambitious b. Animated and gregarious c. Focused and efficient d. Cooperative and gentle 14. Most of the time, when working, you prefer: a. To do your occupation quietly on your own. b. To be an integral part of a team working together. c. To influence the team in new and originative directions d. To be the leader and structure-maker for the team 15. When the phone rings do you a. …answer it without delay and talk at length. b. …look forward to the call, but wait a few rings before answering. c. …deal with whoever it is quickly and efficiently. d. …hope someone else will answer it. 16. Your bestloved type of costume to wear: a Something comfortable, practical and low key. b. A distinctive ensemble that makes a statement. c. An expensive-looking power outfit. d. Something easy-going and nice. 17. Which genre of fiction to you most prefer: a. Mystery, documentary or science fiction b. Feel-good story or romance c. Epic, historical or action d. Comedy, psychological thriller, glitzy 18. Which is more admirable: a. The capacity to coordinate and be methodical. b. The capacity to take charge in a chaotic situation. c. The capacity to motivate others to succeed. d. The capacity to make persons feel comfortable and included. 19. In terms of comedy, I most almost discern with people who can: a. …tell a heartwarming, funny story. b. …tell a good joke. c. …create great characters through movement, voice, costume, etc. d. …tell a witty one-liner, pun, or wordplay. 20. If a conflict arises among a friend and I, my original reaction is to: a. …make sure they understand my position on things. b. …make sure the kinship doesn’t get damaged. c. …avoid that person for a while. d. …find a compromise, where we both get at least share of what we want. Communication Style Quiz – Answers Circle the answers you chose. Then, count the number of A’s, D’s, N’s, and C’s you have at the bottom
1. a. D b. N c. A d. C 2. a. N b. D c. A d. C 3. a. D b. A c. C d. N 4. a. N b. C c. A d. D 5. a. N b. A c. D d. C 6. a. C b. A c. N d. D 7. a. A b. N c. C d. D 8. a. N b. C c. A d. D 9. a. D b. N c. A d. C 10. a. N b. A c. C d. N 11. a. D b. N c. D d. C 12. a. D b. N c. C d. A 13. a. A b. D c. C d. N 14. a. C b. N c. D d. A 15. a. D b. N c. A d. C 16. a. C b. D c. A d. N 17. a. C b. N c. A d. D 18. a. C b. A c. D d. N 19. a. N b. A c. D d. C 20. a. A b. N c. C d. D Total A’s _____ Total D’s ______ Total N’s ______ Total C’s ______ Total ought to come to 20 Read on when it comes to the respective Communication styles. Keep in mind, the descriptions that follow are uttermost examples to illustrate how they differ. Most persons are a combining of the four styles, and a good deal of humans are so unique, they don’t fit into any quadrant. Use the descriptions plainly as a road map to help you see how workplace communications may be primarily affected by an individual’s style Demonstrators Demonstrators are people-oriented, fast-paced and enthusiastic. They ordinarily have more open and casual body language. They tend to be animated and outgoing, and prefer an informal atmosphere. Demonstrators may be outrageous, spontaneous, excitable and sociable. They are ideas people who like to be in the limelight. If over-balanced in this style galore weaknesses may show up such as being unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic and indiscriminate. How to recognize Demonstrators They tend to: o be somewhat disorganized o have trouble being on time and keeping track of details o wear bright colors o sit in an open posture o take the initiative in the conversation o laugh without apparent effort and loudly o are fun-loving o like to talk when it comes to themselves Types of professions where you find a heap of Demonstrators o Salesperson o Trial Lawyer o Entertainer o Public Relations Officer o Advertising Executive o Social director Famous humans who are predominantly Demonstrators Steve Martin Carol Burnett Robin Williams Jim Carey Lucille Ball Jerry Lewis Elvis Presley Zig Ziglar Pierre Trudeau Marilyn Monroe Charlie Chaplin Assertors Assertors are fast-paced and direct, like Demonstrators, but are more task-oriented, than people-oriented. They tend to be hard working, ambitious, leader types. They are good at making conclusions quickly and efficiently. They are goal-oriented, selfasserting and confident. Assertors are the take-charge people who let not one thing stop them. If over-balanced in this style a good deal of weaknesses may show up such as being too impatient, competitory and judgmental. How to recognize Assertors They tend to: o like timeliness and efficiency o look and appear powerful and formal o sit in an erect posture o be highly discriminating in a great deal of areas (people, opportunities, food, etc.) o laugh less often than demonstrators, maintain a more severe demeanor o take a leadership role in most situations o ask pointed or challenging questions o have strong views and originative ideas to share Types of professions where you find galore Assertors o Corporate CEO o Politician o Stockbroker o Lawyer o Hard-driving newspaper reporter o Independent consultant o Drill sergeant o Film/TV Director o Entrepreneur Famous humans who are predominantly Assertors Jonathan Winters Bea Arthur Joan Rivers John Cleese Muhammed Ali Carroll O’Connor Ed Asner Clint Eastwood Candace Bergen George C. Scott David Letterman Margaret Thatcher Contemplators Contemplators are task-oriented like Assertors. However they are more indirect and slow-paced. Contemplators tend to be analytical, detail-oriented, thinker types. They are persistent, good problem solvers, and pride themselves on their orderliness and accuracy. Often seen alone, they tend to have quiet, low-key personalities. If over-balanced in this style a good deal of weaknesses may show up such as being too withdrawn, rigid, closed-minded, and overly pessimistic. How to recognize Contemplators They tend to: o wear conservative, simple, functional clothing o sit in a closed posture o keep to themselves o not initiate conversations, wait for you to do that o take copious notes o maintain meticulous organization o stay serious, seldom laugh o like to listen facts, figures, stats and proof Types of professions where you find a heap of Contemplators o Accountant o Secretary o Bookkeeper o Repair person o Engineer o Draughtperson o Electrician o Plumber o Jeweller o Scientist Famous persons who are predominantly Contemplators Albert Einstein Rick Moranis Steven Wright Woody Allen Leonard Nimoy Paula Poundstone Deepak Chopra Victor Borge Carl Sagan Al Gore Angela Lansbury Narrators Narrators are slow-paced and indirect like Contemplators, but they are more people-oriented like Demonstrators. They are warm, friendly, tame and cooperative. They highly value relationships over goals. They are good at listening, have a sweet temperament, and tend to be open-minded. Most persons find them to be loving, and with regard to emotions intuitive. If over-balanced in this style it may show up as overly meek and without apparent effort sidetracked. How to recognize Narrators They tend to: o come all over as very accommodating and helpful o wear casual, simple clothing, not one thing too loud o take the initiative to invent relationships, like to both talk and listen o have pictures of family on their desk o laugh quietly and often (but once in a while they’re laughing just to be polite) o show gratitude easily Types of professions where you find numerous Narrators o Counselor o Teacher o Minister o Human Resources Manager o Nurse o Social Worker Famous humans who are predominantly Narrators Mary Tyler Moore Bill Cosby Jean Stapleton John Candy Mr. Rogers Gilda Radner Dan Ackroyd Jack Canfield (Editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books) Leo Buscaglia Jimmy Carter Barbara Walters Bill Clinton Florence Nightengale |
